China escalated the trade war by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%, with President Xi urging the EU to resist Trump's "bullying." Markets remained volatile despite Trump's insistence the US was "doing really well" and White House claims of "great optimism."

The tragic helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River that killed a Siemens executive, his wife and three children continued to receive extensive coverage, with reports the family was celebrating one of the children's birthdays.

By afternoon, domestic politics took center stage as Parliament was recalled to pass emergency legislation to save British Steel and potentially nationalise the company, with PM Starmer warning national security was "on the line."

Prince Harry claimed his police protection was withdrawn as a deliberate plot to prevent him and Meghan from leaving the Royal Family, generating significant media attention. HEBREWSUMMARY: Not applicable LOCALSUMMARY: China escalated the trade war by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%, with President Xi urging the EU to resist Trump's "bullying." Markets remained volatile despite Trump's insistence the US was "doing really well" and White House claims of "great optimism."

The tragic helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River that killed a Siemens executive, his wife and three children continued to receive extensive coverage, with reports the family was celebrating one of the children's birthdays.

By afternoon, domestic politics took center stage as Parliament was recalled to pass emergency legislation to save British Steel and potentially nationalise the company, with PM Starmer warning national security was "on the line."

Prince Harry claimed his police protection was withdrawn as a deliberate plot to prevent him and Meghan from leaving the Royal Family, generating significant media attention.